Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Artemi Panarin talking extension with Blackhawks

Artemi Panarin forward is negotiating a contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, his agent told the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday.

Panarin, Calder Trophy winner as NHL rookie season last year, has one year contract with a salary of $ 812,500. almost $ 2.6 million in bonds was won last season, according to the newspaper. when he had 30 goals and 47 assists (77 points) playing 80 regular season games.

"From now on, I like everything ... and I'm very happy," Panarin Jersey said.

He also said. "I came to play at the NHL level not by money and contracts My agent will do the rest."

Panarin, 24, is playing for the Russian team at the World Cup of Hockey 2016.